Steadyshot

ABSTRACT

Bipod Shooting stick constructed of two tubular members with a main support member joined with a hinge. The second member supports the main member when in an open position, acting like a second leg. The main member has two fixed supports hooks for rifle positioning in standing and lower down for kneeling or sitting position of the firearm or other object requiring temporary immobilization or positioning. The main member has a top handle for handling of device with closed cell foam placed lower down for hand placement during walking and stalking. On the main Member is a spring clip to hold the support member in a closed position during walking and stalking. The Steadyshot has a spread stopper rope to support the two members in a fixed open position during the rifle aiming process. Both members has rubber plugs for member placement stability in various types of terrains.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Technical

The present invention relates generally to firearm aiming and shooting rest and more specifically, to a shooting sticks device having foldable legs attached to one another and having support rests configured to enable the hunter to have multiple shooting rests to position on. The aim is to have a steady support in position for the hunter's firearm stability and to facilitate perfect shot placement and ease of use.

Description of Related

The ability to successfully hunt is to be able to aim and shoot a firearm without any unwanted movement or any other interferences that could cause a misplaced shot of a missed shot and it depends greatly upon the ability of the hunter to eliminate unwanted movement, and to stabilize the firearm during such critical moments. The relative distance between a hunters and his/her target increases, any subtle movements effects of the firearm when aiming and shooting, this will lead to more pronounced negative effects on shot accuracy

Thus, all hunters try to find a way to stabiles themselves in any manner possible to get a accurate shot placed and fired.

Through time various objects have been used to provide hunters a resting point on which to place their firearms or other weapon during critical moments of aiming and shooting. example, objects such as, trees, shoulders of hunting partner, vehicles, and even have been used in attempts to stabilize the hunter's rifle, however, the use or such rests depend on or the position of the hunter or the availability of his surrounding environment. Some shooting sticks having one leg or multiple legs, and including rests mounted on devices such devices are known by hunters but have drawbacks such a stability or bulkiness to carry and position such devices in the most efficient manner. The Steadyshot shooting stick is not only a rifle support during the hunting process but also a walking aid that support the hunter in the getting positioned in the terrain that the user is navigating, most hunting sticks are flimsy devices that are less steady and have multiple hinge points and movement points that can affect accuracy. During a normal hunt the hunter is required to take aim at his/her target from a free standing position this is often after the hunter has walked many miles or navigated uneven terrain the hunter will have heavy breathing and these in combination could have serious influence on the accuracy of a shot that need to be taken in seconds from observing a target, thus needing a steady shooting apparatus to that can mitigate these mentioned factors, also hunting with a fixed attachment on your rifle makes it difficult to position the hunter to it's target in certain positions. The Steadyshot can be positioned and ready to shoot in a couple of seconds and the hunter can adjust his/her position by moving or pivoting from behind the Steadyshot shooting stick, the height can also be changed by increasing or decreasing the angle of the Steadyshot relative to the hunter/user. This device was developed over years of hunting in various types of environments such as in South African grass lands and bushveld to plains.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 The Steadyshot inventions in close positions.

FIG. 1.1 The Steadyshot inventions in open positions.

The further objectives and advantages thereof, will be best understood by reference to the following detailed description of illustrative use when read in conjunction with the accompanying pictorials,

FIG. 2 The Steadyshot invention in Standing Shooting position

FIG. 2.1 The Steadyshot invention in Kneeling Shooting position

FIG. 2.2 The Steadyshot invention in Sitting Shooting position

FIG. 2.3 The Steadyshot invention in walking or stalking position

FIG. 3 Top Member Handel

FIG. 4 Lower Member Handel

FIG. 5 Spread stopper rope.

FIG. 6 Rifle or Device Supports

FIG. 6.1 Kneeling or Sitting Rifle or Device Support

FIG. 7 Hinge device

FIG. 8 Spring clip

FIG. 9 Foot plugs.

All figures are drawn from actual pictures taken of the prototype for ease of explanation of the invention, the use is self-explanatory when viewed in full illustration by a skilled or unskilled hunter or user.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Bipod Shooting stick constructed of two tubular members of light weight material painted or non-painted in a matt finish of natural colors or even coated in camouflage material with a main support member and a secondary support member joined with a hinge device attached to the main support member to create a stable base. The support members can be manufactured in varying lengths accommodating the length or posture differences in users. The support member function is to support the main member when in an open position, acting like a second leg. The second leg gives side to side slidably when the hunter takes aim. The main member has two fixed mounted supports positions for standing rifle positioning and lower down for kneeling or sitting which a user may aim and/or shoot a firearm or other object requiring at least temporary immobilization or positioning. The main member has a top handle for general handling of device with closed cell foam placed lower down for comfortable hand placement during walking and stalking during the hunt. Mounted on the main Member below second rifle support is a spring clip that is designed to hold the support member in a resting position during walking and stalking process. Also mounted to the main member is the spread stopper rope that is mounted to both main and support member and stop the two members in a fixed open position during the rifle aiming process. Both main and support member has a rubber plug poisoned at the bottom to act as a comfortable padding of the Steadyshot as well as providing device placement stability in various types of terrains. The Steadyshot will now be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the Steadyshot shooting sticks device illustratively disclosed herein suitably may be practiced in the absence of any element which is not specifically disclosed herein.

The shooting sticks device described herein are intended to be portable and constructed of relatively light weight materials such that a single user may easily transport the device in the field without assistance. The support members can be manufactured in varying lengths accommodating the length or posture differences in users. The shooting sticks devices described herein have the following two general modes: FIG. 1 . a open mode in which the Steadyshot shooting sticks are in a open and ready for supporting a firearm or other viewing objects such as a spotting scope or camera; and 1.1.) a non-deployed “walking mode” mode in which the shooting sticks are in a collapsed configuration ready to be used as a walking stick. As discussed below, none of the attachment of the shooting sticks device are capable of being “closed” collapsed. The legs of the shooting stick as described herein are not intended to be removed but are rather intended to be opened from walking mode to ready to shoot mode. The rests are curved extrusions intended to support the firearm/rifle stock or barrel as the user chooses to use the devise. While the shooting sticks devices have been described herein in connection with providing a portable support for the aiming and shooting of a firearms, it is intended that the device is also to be used as a walking support to the hunter it is also capable to support other devices that require to be temporarily stabilized like blow dart pipe or long lens camera, spotting scope or any device that is capable or resting on the support rests. For example, spotting scopes, thermal/night vision optics, rangefinders and other portable devices could be used in conjunction with the shooting sticks device described herein.

Device is used as walking support. When in Open position the invention is ready to support said devices and primary being the support of a rifle in the aiming position during a hunt the hunter always return the Steadyshot to its closed position after a shot has been completed or when the hunter starts moving again. FIG. 2 The invention in Standing Shooting position

The next figures show the hunting positions that the hunter can utilize during the hunt as the hunter need to decide in what the best position at the time will be and in FIG. 2 Show the hunter in a standing position, the invention is positioned in front of the hunter in the open position, the hunter then place the rifle on its stock on the rifle rest and hold the main leg with the hand that is not triggering. The hunter can then position him/herself relative to the target, the Steadyshot perform best if placed in a less than ninety degree angle to the hunter making the hunter to act like a third leg, the hunter can also lower the front of the rifle by reducing the angle more, the hunter can also raise the front of the rifle by closing the legs of the Steadyshot but it is suggested to maintain some separation to steady the hunters side to side movement as said the Steadyshot is claimed to support the hunter or user to support the rifle in leu of any surrounding support structures like trees, rocks or any other manmade or natural structure. FIG. 2.1 The invention in Kneeling Shooting position, in the event that the hunter feels that he/she need to have a lower body position the Steadyshot is placed in the same angled position in front of the hunter but the hunter this time position the rifle in the lower rifle support positioning themselves relative to the target. The hunter holds the main leg with the hand that is not triggering close to the rifle position to support safe positioning, and also positioning the hunter's rifle as needed to the target.

FIG. 2.2 The invention in Sitting Shooting position, in the event that the hunter feels that he/she need to have a lower body position the Steadyshot is placed in the same angled position in front of the hunter but the hunter this time position the rifle in the lower rifle support positioning themselves relative to the target. The hunter holds the main leg with the hand that is not triggering close to the rifle position to support safe positioning, in a sitting position a reduced angle might be required depending on the target positioning of the hunter's rifle to the target.

FIG. 2.3 The invention in walking or stalking position, when the hunter is walking and stalking the Steadyshot is in a closed position aiding the hunters hunting process as a support during walking, stalking, pushing tree twigs out of the way, removing spiderwebs in your way or supporting you in Stepping up or down structures.

FIG. 3 Top Member Handel

The top handle is constructed of Non material can be bought from various suppliers for other functional purposes for Steadyshot the functional for handling the invention also for the hunter to hold and grasp the devise on the correct support for long lasting use, the top handle can also have a lanyard added to the top hole for hanging storage or esthetical value.

FIG. 4 Lower Member Handel

The lower handle is functional for handling of the invention during the walking and stalking and also general carrying of the Steadyshot the material is of soft closed cell foam construction similar to fitness equipment to give the hunter a comfortable gripping point for control and long-lasting use.

FIG. 5 Spread stopper rope., the spread stopper rope is part of the device steadying points and stops the invention from opening to far or comply, the rope is coated stainless or steel that is mounted in a way to give the Steadyshot the optimum positioning and hunting flexibility. The rope is flexible, and folds closed during closing.

FIG. 6 Rifle “J” Supports part of the rifle support is constructed of coated steel with a round shape and a “J” form this shape support various forms of rifle stocks or any other device that require to be supported. The rifle support for the top position is to be used for standing. shooting positions and is formed in a J shape to be nonrestrictive to the type of rifle used.

FIG. 6.1 Kneeling or Sitting Rifle Support

The lower rifle support is constructed of the same coated steel with a round shape as the top mount to support various forms of rifle stocks or any other device that require to be supported. The rifle support for the lower position is to be used for the kneeling or sitting shooting positions.

FIG. 7 Hinge Device

Is constructed of hard nylon material but not limited to as metal type can adds to the overall weight of the invention. The hinge function is to join the two support members, main and secondary to form a support point at the hinge point. The hinge is located plus minus two thirds of the length to the top of the main support member to create a steady support point for the Steadyshot to effectively restrict side to side movement of the rifle during the taking aim print, the vertical movement is the determined by the user position and steadiness him/herself.

FIG. 8 Spring Clip

The spring clip is constructed of spring steel material the placeholder for the support member and is positioned to hold the support member in position during the walking and stalking, transport or storage of the Steadyshot. The clip holds the support member in a parallel position with minimum force to the main member so the user can separate the members with ease to be able to position themselves with minimum effort to their target.

FIG. 9 Foot Plugs.

Each member of the Steadyshot has a foot plug placed on the lower point that is constructed of a rubber type material can be bought from various suppliers for other functional purposes the foot plugs support the rigid placing of the Steadyshot invention relative to the hunter, the plugs aid in the grip to the placement surface as well as to reduce the noise from a possible hard stop noise, the plugs also prevent dirt from accumulating inside the hollow members on the Steadyshot members. 

We claim:
 1. a shooting stick devise comprising of plurality of members main and support member for side to side stability.
 2. singular main member that plural or more device “j” supports disposed on for support of said firearm or viewing device.
 3. a shooting stick devise with a plurality in working modes a said hunting or walking mode.
 4. a shooting stick devise with a plurality handles affixed on main member.
 5. a shooting stick devise with a singular Spread stopper rope affixed on main and support member.
 6. a shooting stick devise with a singular Hinge device affixed on main and support member.
 7. a shooting stick devise with a singular Spring clip affixed on main to the support member.
 8. a shooting stick devise with a plurality of foot plugs affixed on main and support member. 